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Suggestions for the DE1108
I've reviewed tons of suggestions and most are great - but I have a
suggestion/request that I have not seen yet. Please include the ability to keep the dial light on with batteries for more than 15 sec. Hey, it's my batteries and if I want to run them down, give me that option. It always seems that just about the time I reach to change the dial (on most radio's I used) that the dial light goes out and I can't seen the button I wanted to push. If nothing else, at least give us the ability to keep the dial light on for about a minute before it goes out. Everything else about the up coming DE1108 I love. Can't wait to get one. Ran |
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Suggestions for the DE1108
Ran wrote: I've reviewed tons of suggestions and most are great - but I have a suggestion/request that I have not seen yet. Please include the ability to keep the dial light on with batteries for more than 15 sec. Hey, it's my batteries and if I want to run them down, give me that option. It always seems that just about the time I reach to change the dial (on most radio's I used) that the dial light goes out and I can't seen the button I wanted to push. If nothing else, at least give us the ability to keep the dial light on for about a minute before it goes out. Everything else about the up coming DE1108 I love. Can't wait to get one. Ran Sounds interesting, but it will be hefty with 6 D cell batteries installed. I hope that is a translation error..... |
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Suggestions for the DE1108
Where can I read more about the DE1108?
I have just ordered the Kaito KA1103 yesterday. I'm of course already thinking about my next radio after the 1103. Probably the Sony ICF-SW7600GR that Mr. SeeingEyeDogg has been touting. But who knows. |
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Suggestions for the DE1108
N9NEO wrote: Where can I read more about the DE1108? I have just ordered the Kaito KA1103 yesterday. I'm of course already thinking about my next radio after the 1103. Probably the Sony ICF-SW7600GR that Mr. SeeingEyeDogg has been touting. But who knows. Radiointel.com has a January 2006 summary that was apparently translated from a chinese website. If the specs are right it is about 14 inches wide and when packed with 6 D cells it ain't no pocket portable. I would encourage you to enjoy the 1103 and just hold off 'till someone buys a 1108 and does a complete review. |
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Question - Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? - Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ?
John S. - "it ain't no pocket portable."
Good a real full size 'portable' which human size Controls large enough for my big old Fingers to opperate and my tired old Eyes to see. Plus a Set of Six (6) "D" Cells so that this Radio will run on a set for weeks of normal every day listening. Note -This is one of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. Add in a Large Quality Speakers so that the Radio actually 'Sounds Good' and not cheap and tinny. Note -This is another of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. Good Tune-ability Selectivity and Sensitivity in AM/MW, FM and Shortwave. Note - Again this is another of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. SO THE QUESTION IS ? ? ? The 'new' Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ? READ - Details On The Future Degen DE1108 DE-1108 = http://www.radiointel.com/oldnews.htm Featured on RadioIntel.Com = http//www.radiointel.com/ ~ RHF |
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Question - Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? - Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ?
Ran,
As far as the issue of the Degen De1108's Dial Light Duration goes have a Bright-&-Dim Dial Light Option {Key Function} : * Bright-On {Hi-Full-Illumination} for 15 Seconds -or- * Dim-On {Low-1/3-Illumination} for 60 Seconds When using DC Battery Power. Note - The Hi-or-Low Dial Lights feature is also nice for AC Power Operation too. SO THE QUESTION IS ? ? ? The 'new' Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ? READ - Details On The Future Degen DE1108 DE-1108 = http://www.radiointel.com/oldnews.htm Featured on RadioIntel.Com = http//www.radiointel.com/ ~ RHF |
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Question - Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? - Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ?
RHF wrote: John S. - "it ain't no pocket portable." Good a real full size 'portable' which human size Controls large enough for my big old Fingers to opperate and my tired old Eyes to see. Plus a Set of Six (6) "D" Cells so that this Radio will run on a set for weeks of normal every day listening. Note -This is one of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. Add in a Large Quality Speakers so that the Radio actually 'Sounds Good' and not cheap and tinny. Note -This is another of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. Good Tune-ability Selectivity and Sensitivity in AM/MW, FM and Shortwave. Note - Again this is another of my personal requirements for a Super Radio. SO THE QUESTION IS ? ? ? The 'new' Degen DE1108 - Will It Be A Super Radio ? Or just another 'portable' radio that missed the mark ? READ - Details On The Future Degen DE1108 DE-1108 = http://www.radiointel.com/oldnews.htm Featured on RadioIntel.Com = http//www.radiointel.com/ Near as I can tell from the Radiointel article it is transled from a foreign (probably chinese) website. It may be just manufacturer specs. I believe delivery is 4th quarter 2006 maybe? If so the radio would seem to have potential, but I'll reserve judgement until it is no longer vaporware and someone has really tested it. 14 inches wide and 6 D batteries is a bit too chunky for my taste. |
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Suggestions for the DE1108
Rechargable D cell (and other size rechargable batteries) batteries are
lighter weight than alkaline batteries and you can recharge rechargable batteries and use them many,many times.With a 12 volt DC to 120 volt AC inverter,you can use a battery charger and recharge the batteries from a car battery. cuhulin |
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Suggestions for the DE1108
Ran wrote:
I've reviewed tons of suggestions and most are great - but I have a suggestion/request that I have not seen yet. Please include the ability to keep the dial light on with batteries for more than 15 sec. Hey, it's my batteries and if I want to run them down, give me that option. It always seems that just about the time I reach to change the dial (on most radio's I used) that the dial light goes out and I can't seen the button I wanted to push. If nothing else, at least give us the ability to keep the dial light on for about a minute before it goes out. Everything else about the up coming DE1108 I love. Can't wait to get one. Ran I want every radio to have a timer so I can go to sleep listening to it. Funny but there are not a great number of radios with that simple thing. Also, start making antenna's out of rubber, or some type of material that does not break so easily. How many of us have broken antenna's I broke mine on the grundig by trying to push it back into it's hole too damm hard, snap! |
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